Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4936 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School is ranked #4936 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School often compared to?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School?
451 students attend Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School offer ?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School part of?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School located?
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School is located in the North San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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